Question 1

What is Budesonide used for?

Accepted Answer

Budesonide is indicated for: GI inflammation, IBD, IBD (investigational), Inflammatory bowel disease, lymphocytic enteritis.

Question 2

What routes can Budesonide be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Budesonide dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Budesonide dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 4 species: African Grey Parrot, Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic), Rabbit (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Budesonide a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Budesonide is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Budesonide?

Accepted Answer

Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Still causes some adrenal suppression despite high first-pass effect. PU/PD and hepatopathy possible. Do not open or crush capsules.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Budesonide?

Accepted Answer

Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Still causes some adrenal suppression despite high first-pass effect. PU/PD and hepatopathy possible. Do not open or crush capsules.

Question 7

How does Budesonide work?

Accepted Answer

Potent topically-acting glucocorticoid with high first-pass hepatic metabolism (~90%). Targets GI inflammation with reduced systemic effects.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.5–3 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.5–1 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Budesonide

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Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Budesonide dosing data (4 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 4 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 4 cited rules)

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